Brigada – 2025-04-13

2) How to Start a Podcast From Scratch

2) How to Start a Podcast From Scratch

The “How to Create a Podcast From Scratch” workshop by Missio Nexus is an interactive virtual event designed for communications and marketing professionals interested in podcasting. This workshop will be April 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM EDT, and will equip participants with practical tools and knowledge to launch their own podcast. Attendees will learn about the time and effort involved, the differences between video and audio formats, necessary tools and equipment, and associated costs. The workshop aims to help participants determine if podcasting is right for them and provides expert guidance to turn their ideas into reality. To learn more go to https://missionexus.org/event/how-to-create-a-podcast-from-scratch/. read more…

6) How’s Your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?

6) How’s Your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?

Ever feel like you’re doing your best cross-culturally, but something still gets lost in translation? In this episode of Modern Day Missionaries found here https://www.modernday.org, Dr. Linda Saunders unpacks the four markers of Cultural Intelligence—and how growing in CQ transforms connection, communication, and gospel witness. A must-listen for missionaries navigating life on the field.

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7) 1-Day Coaching Skills for Life and Leadership Workshop

7) 1-Day Coaching Skills for Life and Leadership Workshop

The “Coaching Skills for Life & Leadership Mini-Workshop” offered by Coaching Mission International is a one-day online event designed to introduce and demonstrate basic coaching skills. Scheduled for May 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM US Eastern time, this workshop aims to equip participants with foundational listening skills, effective questioning techniques, and the heart and mindset of a coach. While it doesn’t qualify attendees as trained coaches, it provides valuable tools for enhancing everyday conversations and relationships, both personally and professionally. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to develop their leadership and interpersonal skills in a supportive, interactive environment .To learn more go to: https://coachingmission.com/cmi-course/coaching-skills-for-life-leadership-mini-workshop/.

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8) Deep Dive into Islam: Historical and Theological Perspectives

8) Deep Dive into Islam: Historical and Theological Perspectives

A Brigada reader recently told us about PfanderFilms (https://www.youtube.com/pfanderfilms), a YouTube channel dedicated to exploring and explaining various aspects of Islam through a Christian apologetic lens. Led by Jay Smith, the channel features in-depth discussions, historical critiques, and engaging debates that challenge conventional narratives about Islamic origins and teachings. With nearly 1,000 videos, PfanderFilms provides a wealth of resources for anyone interested in understanding Islam from a scholarly and critical perspective . Whether you’re looking for detailed analyses or thought-provoking content, PfanderFilms offers a unique and informative experience.  Is this something you listen to? What would you recommend? (Thank you, Dr. Miller!)

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9) We’re Grateful for…

9) We’re Grateful for…

…the $50 recurring gift from a great friend of Brigada! Yay! Plus… another $51.99 gift came in today as well. We’re soooooo grateful!!! Thank you! Want to stand with these partners in expanding the reach of Brigada? If so, just browse to <a href=”https://brigada.org/empower-brigada” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>https://brigada.org/empower-brigada</a> and click Donate. God bless you! <!–more–>

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